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Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax E90

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax E90, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was unveiled 12 months after the E90 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VG-120 matches up vs the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Pentax E90

 VG-120 E90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus VG-120

 E90 VG-120 

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax E90

 VG-120 E90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax E90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 and the E90.

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and E90.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger VG-120 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography information
Pentax E90 Portrait photography information
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography info
Pentax E90 Travel photography info
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography features
Pentax E90 Landscape photography features
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
no Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging details
Pentax E90 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Pentax E90
 Olympus VG-120Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VG-120 Pentax Optio E90
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2010-01-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $190 $100